Burano, Italy

March 5, 2015

"The use of traveling is to regulate imagination with reality, and instead of thinking of how things may be,
see them as they are."

–Samuel Johnson

I took this photo when I studied abroad just after my sophomore year of college. I fell in love with Italy that summer (especially the food), but more than that I learned to appreciate time spent traveling. This quote by Samuel Johnson is a thought-provoking way to think about this appreciation, and makes me even more excited for the travels I have ahead of me this year!

Lovely Links: Week 1

February 28, 2015

Here are a few links to browse this weekend, including this Bxxlght Light Box Sign:

I love these Typefight Screenprints
Did you see Lady Gaga's Sound of Music performance?
One of my favorite Lively Show episodes: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results with Jay Papasan ("The One Thing")
Inside Jenny Sharaf's beautiful studio.
Seriously considering ordering one of these of my lovely kitty Otto.
Another great Think.Make.Share post, this time sharing an inside peek into the Union Hill Photo Studio. (Especially great since my mom worked at Hallmark as a photo stylist for many years!)

Present & Correct

February 3, 2015

I recently discovered Present & Correct, a lovely company with the slogan "office sundries for the modern workspace." Their offering includes a quirky combination of office supplies, prints, and things for the home. Below are just a few things I would love to have in my office space, if only they shipped the typewriter to the U.S. Enjoy!

1 Hexagon Erasers | 2 To/From Arrow Labels | 3 Baby Hermes Typewriter | 4 Cardboard Zoo | 5 Letterpress File Card Planner

Family Photos

January 26, 2015

A few days ago my mom showed me some recently-discovered photos of my great-grandparents and grandfather. My great-grandparents, Lillie and Lue, were part of an amateur movie-making club which traveled all over the world taking pictures and making films. My mom grew up seeing pictures from these trips, but she mostly remember pictures of the places. These often didn't include her grandparents, making these images all the more special. This is just a small glimpse into their life, and the many photos we will now be able to treasure!

Letters Are Lovely | Family Travel Photos

Thoughts For A New Year

January 9, 2015

I hesitate to write down a true list of resolutions for 2015, but I have been pondering what I hope to accomplish in 2015. Here are a few thoughts and goals:

1. Letters Are Lovely

This year I hope to devote more time to blogging! In 2014 I often didn't have the time to devote to this space what I would have liked. I truly believe "Letters Are Lovely" not only sums up my love for lettering, but also encompasses the essence of a blog in general. Letters themselves make up words in songs, books, and what I write. This new name will hopefully give more focus to my blogging as I continue to share snapshots of what I am working on and things that inspire me.

2. Fitness

Those who know me well know that I am not necessarily athletic, and throughout college I rarely spent time working out. Before college, especially in high school, I spent countless hours in dance classes. I have found that this is the sort of structure I need to be active, so I recently have started going to Fusion Fitness in Kansas City. While at this point I am confident I might possibly be one of the least-athletic people there, this is exactly the motivation I need to be more active.

3. Relaxing

I have recently noticed that when I should be relaxing I am still focusing on my to-do list. In 2015 I want to place a greater importance on spending my free time enjoying the company of those around me and not thinking about everything I could be working on.

Hopefully writing these things down will help these thoughts to be important not only in January, but the whole year through!